Luka Garza Sets Multiple Records as Iowa Hawkeyes Maintain Unbeaten Start to 2020-21 Season

The Iowa Hawkeyes remain unbeaten in the season, and Luka Garza is a man on a mission. The 21-year-old is steamrolling his way past defenses to post massive numbers on a game night. He’s already enjoying a record-breaking season, and there’s lots to come. 

The Hawkeyes have emerged as major contenders this season, owing to Garza’s brilliance as a center. He can do everything on the court, and scoring points remains his main domain.  

Garza and his team played Iowa State on Friday, where he put up incredible numbers in limited minutes. The big man played only 17.0 minutes but put up 34.0 points, which went down as a major record. 

No other player in the last 25 years has put up a performance in Division I like Garza. His 34 points in less than 17 minutes is now the most points scored by a player in less than 20 minutes of game time. 

Furthermore, Garza joined the record books with yet another feat. He amassed a 92.9 FG% while racking up 34.0 against Iowa State, marking the second occasion this season where he’s shot more than 90%. 

Luka Garza became the third major conference player in the last 25 years to score 30.0 points and shoot 90% from the field in multiple games during a season, joining the likes of J.J. Hickson and Carlos Boozer. 

It is now or never for Luka Garza with the Iowa Hawkeyes

One can’t help but admire the way Luka Garza is currently playing. The towering center has been an unguardable offensive threat this season, and he’s primed to repeat winning the Big-Ten Player of the Year Award this season as well.

The Iowa Hawkeyes are currently 5-0 and the credit goes to Garza for utterly dominating with his presence. He was destined to land in the NBA this season, but later withdrew from the draft for a few reasons. 

Garza is in his senior year, and a player of his quality deserves to win the National Championship at least once in his career. Likewise, he’s in his senior year now, and this will be his final attempt at clinching the title. 

The third-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes are strong favorites this season, and Garza’s brilliance is a towering factor behind it. He’s currently averaging 29.5 points while shooting almost 63% from the field. Can he guide the Hawkeyes all the way to the championship game?